Sunday, the Tucker County Health Department (TCHD) was notified of 1 additional COVID-19 positive case of a Tucker County resident. TCHD has investigated this case and has quarantined individuals who have been identified as close contacts according to CDC protocol. Currently, we have 5 active outbreaks in the county. The additional positive case currently brings Tucker County’s total up to 280 confirmed positive cases since the beginning of this pandemic. Currently, we have 32 active cases, 247 that have recovered and 1 death.
For seven month of this pandemic, Tucker County had one of the lowest infection rates in the state. Currently, we have one of the highest. Things are not good right now. Our hospitalizations are up, and we are seeing a lot of serious illness. What can we do to turn this around?
- Get vaccinated when it is available to you.
Stopping this pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines work with our immune system so our body will be ready to fight the virus if we are exposed.
- Social distance and wear a mask
– Wear face coverings.
-Do not shake hands or hug others
-Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces
-Maintain a 6-foot distance between you and other people
-Avoid exposure to others who are sick.
-Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- If you have symptoms, get tested.
Testing is available at St. George Medical Clinic 7 AM – 5 PM Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM -4 PM Friday and St. George School Based Clinic 7:30 AM – 8 PM Monday – Friday and 8 AM – 12 PM Saturday. St. George Medical Clinic is also offering testing at the Thomas Fire Hall on Tuesdays 8:30 AM -12 PM and at the Parsons Fire Hall on Wednesdays 8 AM – 12 PM. Mountaintop Health Center will be providing testing Monday – Friday (please call first 304-463-3331).